HLT43021
The course is nationally recognised training with Rural Medical Education Australia (RTO code 45542, CRICOS code 04128G) delivering HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Course Details12 – 15 months |
AUD $12,826.00 |
Toowoomba Queensland |
20hrs per week of face-to-face teaching and learning. |
120hrs of practical industry placement. |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
Support relationships with carer and family |
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
Work with diverse people |
Assist with an allied health program |
Engage with clinical supervision and delegation |
Recognise impact of health conditions |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | |
Communication & Swallowing Support | |
Support the development of speech and communication skills | |
Provide support in dysphagia management | |
Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems | |
Assist with movement | |
Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs | |
Support maintenance of functional status | |
Nutrition & Dietetic Support | |
Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements | |
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans | |
Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk | |
Assist with basic foot care | |
Assist with podiatry exercise | |
Assist with podiatric procedures | |
Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
- online quizzes
- written assessment
- simulation activities
- Industry placement logbook
- Work samples
You are required to complete 120 hours of compulsory practical placement in a workplace where health services are delivered by allied health professionals. During your placement, you will work under the supervision of an allied health professional, or an experienced Allied Health Assistant to provide allied health support to patients, document in medical records and communicate with the healthcare team.
Through RuralMedEd’s strong partnerships with the healthcare industry, you will have access to a range of placement opportunities, including private hospitals, Residential Aged Care Facilities, and private allied health professionals.
Although RuralMedEd will attempt to find a placement that fits with your work and family commitments, you may be required to manage your schedule in order to commit to the placement requirements. Travel may be required.
Unless otherwise organised, placements will be offered in a full-time block of 40 hours per week for three consecutive weeks after completion of your study.
If you are currently employed in the healthcare sector, please discuss the possibility of completing your placement at your current workplace with our Course Coordinator.
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